Shawn Rhyon Pewitt, age 39

Lost to gun violence on September 8, 2021 in Gary, Indiana.

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  • Nickname:
    4 Cap'n
    2 Chop
  • Number of children:
    4 11yr. daughter and 3 yr. son
  • Personality:
    6 Happy and loving
    2 Always making everyone laugh
  • Occupation:
    1 Union Iron worker
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  • Schools attended:
    2 Griffith High School
  • Comments:
    2 the world has lost one special guy I miss you so much my heart will never be the same
    3 My heart is forever broken. Love you to the moon and back always and forever💔
    2 I am really missing you today! 💔😔
    1 I have been sad lately I miss you💔
    2 Honor his memry by fighting drug addiction. it ruins lives.
    1 i miss you so much i really need you..

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